Square Recessed Lights - Home Energy Pros2015-03-03T22:58:53Zhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/forum/topics/square-recessed-lights?commentId=6069565%3AComment%3A155771&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noExtend the wire, remove box,…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2015-01-03:6069565:Comment:1723802015-01-03T00:09:00.677ZDennis Heidnerhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/DennisHeidner
<p>Extend the wire, remove box, insulate and use track wiring? move to round recessed lights, or look at some of the 2'x2' LED panels....</p>
<p>Extend the wire, remove box, insulate and use track wiring? move to round recessed lights, or look at some of the 2'x2' LED panels....</p> I think, LED caulk is one of…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2015-01-01:6069565:Comment:1724102015-01-01T04:11:08.008Zreflintormhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/reflintorm
<p>I think, LED caulk is one of the alternative and best option which will be suitable for our budget. As per your interest you may select it. If I found any alternative options, I inform you at <span id="spans0e0" class="sac">any time</span>.</p>
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<p>I think, LED caulk is one of the alternative and best option which will be suitable for our budget. As per your interest you may select it. If I found any alternative options, I inform you at <span id="spans0e0" class="sac">any time</span>.</p>
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<p></p> always hard to solve what you…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2014-05-06:6069565:Comment:1560152014-05-06T16:25:17.707ZGlen Gallohttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/GlenGallo
<p>always hard to solve what you cannot see.</p>
<p>I use a method which for lack of a better term I call a Popsicle in tight areas such as this. I cut a piece plywood or drywall wide enough to cover most of the hole but slim enough to get between rafters. The length long enough to cover the hole plus about six inches. I attach a 1 x 2 to the board long enough to push to the edge on one side or the other which ever has better access. I crawl to the space bringing caulk, mastic or foam with me…</p>
<p>always hard to solve what you cannot see.</p>
<p>I use a method which for lack of a better term I call a Popsicle in tight areas such as this. I cut a piece plywood or drywall wide enough to cover most of the hole but slim enough to get between rafters. The length long enough to cover the hole plus about six inches. I attach a 1 x 2 to the board long enough to push to the edge on one side or the other which ever has better access. I crawl to the space bringing caulk, mastic or foam with me and a screw gun and some screws. Once I get to the area I load up the edges and run a bead on the far side as close to the opening as I can. I push the piece as far to the plate as I can squish down with stick and then run a screw into the Popsicle handle to secure it to the ceiling joist</p>
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<p>It is not perfect but is ready for blown in insulation now.</p> If it was my house, I'd be co…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2014-05-05:6069565:Comment:1557742014-05-05T20:30:32.740ZDmitri A Martinhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/DmitriAMartin
<p>If it was my house, I'd be completely comfortable with the LED and insulating over the housing. In fact, I'm debating offering it as a solution for clients so long as they are willing to accept the risk. In this case, the days of incandescent lighting are numbered so the future risk is pretty negligible.</p>
<p>I think we try too hard to make everything idiot proof and risk free...it limits options and makes jobs too expensive. Our window of opportunity to prevent climate catastrophe is…</p>
<p>If it was my house, I'd be completely comfortable with the LED and insulating over the housing. In fact, I'm debating offering it as a solution for clients so long as they are willing to accept the risk. In this case, the days of incandescent lighting are numbered so the future risk is pretty negligible.</p>
<p>I think we try too hard to make everything idiot proof and risk free...it limits options and makes jobs too expensive. Our window of opportunity to prevent climate catastrophe is short. We need to make weatherization more affordable and part of that may require clients to accept some responsibility. That could mean they can choose to have insulation blown over LED converted light housings, forgo dams around unused chimneys, have their house tightened beyond BPI standards without having to install continuous ventilation, streamline combustion safety to backdraft tests under normal conditions, etc. Who's house is it anyway?</p> That's our standard approach…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2014-05-05:6069565:Comment:1556982014-05-05T20:10:56.214ZDmitri A Martinhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/DmitriAMartin
<p>That's our standard approach but it's just too difficult in the eaves with a 3/12 pitch roof.</p>
<p>That's our standard approach but it's just too difficult in the eaves with a 3/12 pitch roof.</p> This makes allot of sense acc…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2014-05-05:6069565:Comment:1557712014-05-05T18:42:01.390ZGlen Gallohttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/GlenGallo
<p>This makes allot of sense access in those areas is always tight but if it could be done it makes everything easy.</p>
<p>As I mentioned with sealing the light and you point out lack of the ability to insulate is an issue. I would not insulate around it, but in the future will others show this reservation? The bulb would not bother me as the fixture has not been altered significantly and can still bleed heat into attic space. Will whomever cuts the caulking to access the bulb reseal it?…</p>
<p>This makes allot of sense access in those areas is always tight but if it could be done it makes everything easy.</p>
<p>As I mentioned with sealing the light and you point out lack of the ability to insulate is an issue. I would not insulate around it, but in the future will others show this reservation? The bulb would not bother me as the fixture has not been altered significantly and can still bleed heat into attic space. Will whomever cuts the caulking to access the bulb reseal it? Unknown and therefore not the best solution long term.</p>
<p>However as a cheap way to stop convection thermal bridging it works. Radiant is another story of course.</p>
<p>At times during these processes we need to weigh what is the best way and explore less effective methods based on budget.</p>
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<p>for cost effectiveness and speed Georges suggestion is the best one. </p>
<p></p> agreedtag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2014-05-05:6069565:Comment:1558552014-05-05T02:19:50.745ZGlen Gallohttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/GlenGallo
<p>agreed</p>
<p>agreed</p> Can you create an air barrier…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2014-05-05:6069565:Comment:1556852014-05-05T01:49:48.524ZGeorge J. Nesbitthttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/GeorgeJNesbitt
<p>Can you create an air barrier (5/8" drywall or 1/2" ply) at the ceiling level? eliminating the soffit, and the need to air seal, baffel, and insulate around the fixture?</p>
<p>Can you create an air barrier (5/8" drywall or 1/2" ply) at the ceiling level? eliminating the soffit, and the need to air seal, baffel, and insulate around the fixture?</p> I like your second idea altho…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2014-05-05:6069565:Comment:1559512014-05-05T00:14:18.147ZDmitri A Martinhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/DmitriAMartin
<p>I like your second idea although there is still a fire hazard potential if we insulate around the fixture and someone replaces the bulb in the future.</p>
<p>I like your second idea although there is still a fire hazard potential if we insulate around the fixture and someone replaces the bulb in the future.</p> I don't think there is an eas…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2014-05-04:6069565:Comment:1556822014-05-04T21:30:32.151ZGlen Gallohttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/GlenGallo
<p>I don't think there is an easy answer for this. It might be cheaper to cut it out and replace with a can IC AT can and do the repair.</p>
<p>The other idea which I do not even know if I would recommend it is to remove the trim cover remove the glass spray paint the trim replace the bulb with an LED caulk or silicone the glass to the trim and caulk the trim to the drywall.</p>
<p>you mitigate air but not insulation. the unit itself is still functioning as it was but is now airtight. </p>
<p>I don't think there is an easy answer for this. It might be cheaper to cut it out and replace with a can IC AT can and do the repair.</p>
<p>The other idea which I do not even know if I would recommend it is to remove the trim cover remove the glass spray paint the trim replace the bulb with an LED caulk or silicone the glass to the trim and caulk the trim to the drywall.</p>
<p>you mitigate air but not insulation. the unit itself is still functioning as it was but is now airtight. </p>